An inquiry has been launched into the death of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old US lifestyle influencer, who was found unresponsive in a luxury resort in Zanzibar. Her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of crypto investment firm Asymmetric, is being probed by the authorities.
Robinson's death was initially reported as a suicide, but her family has expressed doubts about the circumstances surrounding her passing. The couple had been celebrating Robinson's birthday and recent engagement at the Zuri Zanzibar resort when they got into a heated argument, which led to them being separated by hotel staff. Despite the initial findings, the police are still investigating the incident and have withheld McCann's passport. McCann has been questioned by the police and has been asked to remain in the country until the forensic results from Robinson's autopsy are available.
The hotel has expressed its condolences to Robinson's family and has offered its full cooperation to the authorities. Robinson's family has set up a fundraising page to help cover travel costs and other expenses, which has exceeded its target. McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a well-known figure in the crypto industry, having led Asymmetric, a hedge fund and venture firm backed by prominent investors.
However, he announced the closure of Asymmetric's Liquid Alpha Fund in December due to significant financial losses. The US State Department has offered its condolences to Robinson's family but has declined to comment further on the investigation.